Yuma’s second hospital opens

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Exceptional Community Hospital has officially opened it's doors, giving Yuma residents a second option for 24 hour healthcare.

This Texas-based hospital group's focus is bringing healthcare to rural areas.

This is their second location in the state of Arizona, with the first being in Maricopa.

The project cost about 20 million dollars and employs between 60 and 100 people.

The hospital is located off Interstate 8 and Araby road.

ECH says they are looking forward to serving the Yuma Community with their model of exceptional care and rapid service.